Purchasing Manager

**The job**

You will report with solid line to the local Operations Director and dotted line to the Group Procurement Director ( Primary Manager) and be a part of the Operations and Purchasing Team.

**Tasks and responsibilities**
- Manage the local Procurement team, consisting of Strategic Sourcing and Operational Purchasing.
- Supplier responsible for regional suppliers and coordination/support of establishing Global Agreements with the Global Category Managers.
- Ensure that Operational Purchasing continue having full focus on supporting local purchasing activities managed and initiated by Spain.
- Be responsible for regional Supplier Development, Qualification & Management.
- Participate in developing regional and global innovative solutions for the sourcing processes, proactively develop and identify in new purchasing opportunities to support group business strategies and objectives by delivering in accordance to agreed KPI´s and priorities.
- Be an active part of the Global Procurement by being open, honest, strait forward, prepared and meet agreed targets, deliveries and responsibilities
- Enforce a one company culture with a customer and supplier mindset
- Drive structured cost reduction activities involving suppliers as well as relevant internal stakeholders globally, as well as supporting minimizing stocks levels through appropriate MOQ´s, lead time and throughput time and cost.
- Oversee and responsible for the daily purchasing activities, supporting delivery in accordance to agreed delivery dates and in accordance with the agreed specifications etc.
- Ensure regional use of agreed processes and templates, such as RFQ, NDA, GPA etc.
- Directly lead the development and qualification of suppliers to support the regional and global needs for components and services at the most cost-effective level while monitoring and ensuring that supplier quality and service remains consistently high.
- Work closely with Category Managers to explore and validate new sourcing opportunities from “Best cost counties” and as a part of a global Procurement team, manage negotiations and relationships with regional suppliers, as well as regional subsidiaries of global supplier, support to conduct bidding and negotiations to meet business’s requirements while supporting continuous improvement in terms of Quality, Service and Total Cost of Ownership.
- Support the development and implementation of structured supplier qualification and having frequent meetings with as a minimum, “Preferred suppliers” to ensure continued improvements within OTD, quality, cost, payment terms etc.
- Negotiate regional GPA´s, including Terms & Conditions, with regional suppliers, as well as establishing NDA´s, receive supplier approvals of Code of Conduct etc.
- Setting and meeting agreed targets, including reporting on progress
- Support development of, and ensure global implementation of policies and processes for the department.
- Develop and sustain appropriate and value generating supplier relations and strong cooperation with internal stakeholders.
- Continuously build and maintain a supplier base which will support Haarslev for current and future needs, in regards to cost competitiveness, quality and delivery performance, manufacturing footprint etc.
- Drive and ensure facts based total cost decisions for all procurement decisions, regardless if involved in regional or global negotiations
- Participate in internal projects initiated by, or supported by Sourcing & Procurement

**This is you OR**What we want from you**

**Requirements**:

- At least 5 years of Procurement experience in multinational company.
- Extensive experience with both Strategic Sourcing and Operational Purchasing, SCM etc.
- Excellent English skills verbally and in writing.
- Strong problem-solving sense.
- Good coordination skill within multi-function teams.
- Experience working in a matrix organization and ideally with managerial skill
- Good capacity of communication & negotiation.
- Good balance pro-activity / reactivity.
- High integrity and reliability.
- Willing on frequent travelling.
- Ability to develop, lead and maintain a high performing regional procurement team

**Why Haarslev?**

Join us and enjoy:

- Growth Opportunities: Chart your own professional and personal growth path in this brand-new position.
- Influence Matters: Have a say in developing your role because you're not just an employee; you're a crucial part of our journey.
- Global Team Dynamics: Work with a skilled, international team dedicated to creating a better tomorrow.
- Open Culture: Experience a supportive company culture that values your ideas and contributions.
- Work/Life Balance: We believe in a healthy work/life balance, allowing you to thrive in and out of the workplace. If your role permits, embrace the flexibility to work from home when needed.

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